She’s been called the “It Girl” of family music. She is Bari Koral, a folk/pop singer who has reinvented herself as one of the top acts on the children’s music scene. This … more

When Veronica Medina learned that more than 93,000 children on Long Island go hungry each day, she knew she had to act. Embarking on an 18-month, personal fundraising effort, the Bellmore resident raised just over $10,000 to sponsor a truckload of food and personal care items to help local families who have fallen on hard times. Medina's project became a reality as a tractor-trailer full of food recently rolled up to Westfield Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, and was then offloaded to Island Harvest, Long Island's largest hunger-relief organization. The group, in turn, distributed the goods to 50 of its member agencies, benefiting 400 Long Island families. more

The magical and endearing Monkey King, the lovable character in the classic Chinese story, “A Journey to the West,” is a favorite of visitors to Long Island Children’s Museum’s current traveling exhibit, “Monkey King: A Story From China.” The museum is celebrating the Monkey King’s stay with varied activities that highlight Chinese cultural traditions this weekend. more

Exhibits and more...America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100 The exhibit showcases influential dance movements, institutions and individual artists who have shaped American dance. … more

The magical and endearing Monkey King, the lovable character in the classic Chinese story, “A Journey to the West,” is a favorite of visitors to Long Island Children’s Museum’s current traveling exhibit, “Monkey King: A Story From China.” The museum is celebrating the Monkey King’s stay with varied activities that highlight Chinese cultural traditions this weekend. more

The Long Island Philharmonic opens its delayed 2009-10 season on Saturday, looking ahead as it looks back. more

Exhibits and more...America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100 The exhibit showcases influential dance movements, institutions and individual artists who have shaped American dance. … more

Exhibits and more... America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100 The exhibit showcases influential dance movements, institutions and individual artists who have shaped American … more

The Halloween spirit abounds as we near that spooky date. There’s much to see and do in the area, before the candy-fest arrives next Saturday. Whether you want to step back in time to celebrate Halloween the way Long Islanders did over 120 years ago, stop by Cradle of Aviation museum for some “haunting” after hours, visit the grounds of Nassau County Museum of Art all dressed up in its Halloween finery, or find some scary thrills at one of the haunted houses in the area, there’s something for Halloween lovers of all ages. Here’s a round-up of where to go this weekend: more

Travel to a far-away land with a magical and mischievous monkey as your guide in the new traveling exhibit at the Long Island Children’s Museum. “The Monkey King: A Story from China” introduces families to the ancient Chinese tale, Journey to the West. It’s a story of a mischievous monkey who takes visitors on a journey that finds him creating havoc in the Heavenly Palace, meeting Buddha, and overcoming numerous challenges, all the while teaching about China’s rich culture. The magical Monkey King’s adventures will delight and intrigue families. more